shock and awe dinner during summerlicious
+1 for Scaramouche. Joso's is also great for a splurge, but there's no view.
View ArticleFoxley information
Thanks so much everybody -- and ESPECIALLY for the menu photo, Pigurd! Perfect!
View Article2013 Food and Restaurant CHANGES and CLOSINGS
The Rock Lobster on Queen West is open now, I think. I saw people dining inside when I walked past yesterday.
View ArticleSimply Yummy -- Crepes, Ice Cream, etc. (Bloor West Village)
Variety is the spice of life ....
View ArticleFaley Restaurant on Overlea
Thanks Juno. I think I know the area you are talking about. Certainly isn't on Overlea--can't even see it from Overlea if I follow your directions. I'll take a look Thursday am.
View ArticleBestellen and Jewellery
There is something quite sublime about a really good steak being walked from a glass walled aging cooler to a grill, then arriving on your plate. In the hopefully distant future, when someone orders my...
View ArticleKing Street Belly Busters Opens Thursday!
I walked by and it was open today. Popped in to grab a sub but they are cash only and the ATM was on the fritz... A pity. I will try again this weekend.
View ArticleHonest Kitchen, Scarborough ( Sheppard & Midland ) - Honestly Good Chinese...
Another dish to try is their egg batter-fried bitter melon, very light and delicately flavoured. Their lobster was a bit overcooked and on the sweet side.
View ArticleHanna's restaurant in Richmond Hill
My, but you do get around, Charles. Glad that, overall, you liked Hanna's. It's one of my favourite Middle East/Israeli joints. Sababa is strong - especially its salads, starters and appetizers - but I...
View ArticleGreat restaurant for double date before Shakespeare in High Park
Thank you so much for the recommendations!
View ArticleAnyone been to Mon K Patisserie, on Coxwell south of O'Connor?
I just returned from enjoying a chocolate almond croissant at Mon K. Delicious, tastes even better than it looks! And I had my coffee in a mug today. Maybe they had them last visit and we just didn't...
View Article"Valdez" by Steve Gonzalez opening.. in a month?
It's been open for a couple of weeks. Tried it out when it opened and had to walk out. All of the (available?) 2-tops were barstool seating and my companion has a back problem and needs a 'proper'...
View Article2013 Food and Restaurant OPENINGS
Very funny you two. There are some more than legitimate food offerings in Cabbagetown. I hope this is another one....
View ArticleKostas Greek Bakery at Warden & Ellesmere...
I went there years ago on the suggestion of a Greek guy I work with. I wasn't impressed. Not that there was anything wrong with it. Just wasn't worth fighting a crowd and making a special trip. Which...
View ArticleStock (new Trump tower)
We went for Sunday brunch last weekend and it was a special occasion. Everyone loved it, the room was nice, presentation was lovely and service top notch BUT watch the booze. Like others have commented...
View ArticleSteak and Kidney pie
Thanks Googs. I don't know where you got the idea that I was a wee one in 1966 but thank you anyway.
View ArticleParkway Mall to get a real LCBO
I am usually relaxed and smile all day long. Doesn't mean I miss what's going on. I usually find parking at Fairview and Leaside Smart Centre much nice experiences.
View ArticleFood Events - 2013 - (Toronto and rest of Ontario)
Oyster Festival 2013 This will be the 25th anniversary of the festival, and of our relationship with Environmental Defense, our charity partner. To date, the Ontario Oyster Festival (or OOF) has raised...
View ArticleBirthday brunch recos needed
I said screw it and we're going to Moe Pancer's. Last time I was there when I was probably in single digits.
View ArticleBlue Goose at the Harbourfront -- seriously outstanding hamburgers
Tried the burger today - I thought it was good, but not great. Tasty, but definitely not the best burger I've ever had. As someone above noted, the caramelized onions were the standout topping and the...
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